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DEFRA Clean Air Act Exemption The FDC 5, FDC 5W & FDC 8 stoves only have been exempted under the Clean Air Act 1993 to burn seasoned wood logs in designated smokeless zones in the UK. This is subject to the correct fitting of the air control plate (the part and fitting instructions are supplied separately) maintaining the air wash control at a minimum opening at all times.
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! For safety reasons it is essential that your stove is correctly installed and operated. FDC cannot accept responsibility for any fault or consequential problems arising through incorrect installation or operation. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page No 1.
2.3 Now the baffle plate can be removed by lifting off its supports and bringing out through the firebox door opening. 2.4 Fit the flue spigot collar to the top or rear outlet (as required for the installation) using the 4 x M6 set screws and washers supplied. Use 3mm ceramic gasket provided or fire cement to seal.
2.5 Fit the blanking plate to the opening that is not required for use using the 4 x M6 set screws and nuts provided. Thread each nut on to the screw first and then insert the screw through the fixing hole into the blind hole in the blanking plate until tight. Now screw up the nut on the thread to compress the gasket and seal the blanking plate to the stove.
The chimney height and the position of the chimney terminal should conform to Building Regulations. Minimum chimney height is 4.5m. Check that the chimney is in good condition, dry, free from cracks and obstructions. The diameter of the flue should not be less than 150mm and not more than 200mm.
This appliance is not suitable for use in a shared flue. When using a liner a 5” flexible flue liner is permitted be used on the FDC 5& 5W models ONLY providing that they only burn smokeless fuel or seasoned wood logs with the air limiter fitted in in full accordance with the wood burning instructions.
Advise the customer not to run the stove at full output for at 3 – 4 days. Explain that the stoves can provide much more or less than their rated heat outputs depending upon how they are burnt and fuels and fuel loads used.
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Advise the user on what to do should smoke or fumes be emitted into the room from the stove – see Safety Notes section. The user should be warned that they MUST use a suitable fireguard in the presence of children, aged and/or infirm persons. FDC 4, 5, 5W & 8 Issue 05 10/14...
5.0 Technical Data – Declaration of Performance (DoP) Manufacturers authorised Representative: FDC UK Ltd, Dinton Business Park, Dinton, Salisbury, SP3 5HZ. Manufactured By: Charlton & Jenrick Ltd, Telford, TF3 3AR Range Designation: FDC Freestanding Range Models: FDC 4/5/5W/8 with nominal outputs of 4kW, 5kW, 5kW and 8kW.
Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in the devolved administrations. The FDC 5, FDC 5 W & FDC8 have been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood logs. This is conditional upon fitting the supplied secondary air control (air wash) limiters and following the wood burning instructions precisely.
For maximum efficiency on Ancit fuel the amount of tertiary air is greatly reduced and so a seal is provided to be mounted inside the rear airbox to restrict it for maximum efficiency (Except FDC 5W Models). Remove the seal if the fuel is changed to wood again.
6.5.2 Fuel overloading The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded, overloading can cause excess smoke. FDC 4, 5, 5W & 8 Issue 05 10/14...
Ancit, smokeless and coal type fuels require very different burning conditions to log burning and to suit this a kit has been developed for the FDC 4, 5 and 8 to maximise efficiency on smokeless fuels. The kit MUST be fitted to obtain the expected performance characteristics from the stove when burning smokeless fuels.
Loading 3 to 4 medium sized logs will produce a good output with reasonable burn time, generally small logs will burn up quicker producing a high output for a short time and a large log will take longer to burn and produce less output over a given time.
“Warning Note” below. WARNING If the CO Alarm sounds unexpectedly:- 1. Open Doors and windows to ventilate the room and then leave the premises. 2. Let the fire go out. FDC 4, 5, 5W & 8 Issue 05 10/14...
HETAS. 4 How do I regulate the heat output? Each stove has various air controls, which will allow you to easily regulate the heat output and refuelling rate.
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